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Prove that the perpendicular bisector of a chord of a circle passes through the center.

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Let us support PQ does not pass through O.
Since PQ bisector of AB
QOP=90°(1)
P is the mid-point of AB.
QP passes through center from this, we can say
OPABOPA=90°.........(2)
Comparing 1 & 2, we can say
QOP=OPA,

This can be possible only when O,P and Q are on the same line.
It is a contradiction PQ passes through O.

Thus , PQ must passes through O

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